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CSA TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
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The traveler plans to remain for a specific limited period of time; and
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The visitor has a residence (primary home) outside the United States as well as other ties
binding them to another country which will insure their departure from the United States at
the end of the visit.
Things you must do to satisfy the CBP officer of your legitimate and honourable intentions to enter
the U.S. as a law-abiding temporary visitor for pleasure include:
Prove that your stay in the United States is a temporary one.
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If travelling by a commercial carrier (air, train, bus, etc.) have your return ticket with a date of
return travel before the expiry of your allowed time in the U.S.
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If you have booked hotel accommodations, have the confirmation with you, including the full
mailing address and telephone number where you are staying.
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If visiting family or friends have a copy of the e-mail or regular letter from them inviting you to
visit and the duration of your expected stay.
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If you are travelling on an extended trip, such as a cruise, have a copy of your complete itiner-
ary with supporting reservations and bookings along the way.
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If travelling to attend a social engagement such as a wedding or other family celebration, carry
the invitation you received in the mail.
Prove that you have a principal residence in Canada that you have not abandoned to which you
plan to return. This is particularly important if you own a vacation home in the United States, or are
travelling by a motor home, and therefore do have the same “guarantee” of needing to leave the U.S.
“on time” as if you were renting just for the season.
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If you own your principal home in Canada, carry a copy of the deed to your property along with
the current year’s municipal property tax statement.
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If you lease your permanent home in Canada, such as an apartment or room (that is yours
exclusively 24-hours, 7-days a week), have a copy of your lease or rental agreement showing
that the lease term runs beyond the time you are expected to be in the U.S.
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If you own your home or condominium, or pay utilities separately on an apartment or
condominium, have copies of recent utility bills to show that your home is an “active” and
operational residence.
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Copies of your automobile and home insurance showing your name and Canadian address.
Prove that you intend to leave the U.S. at the end of your temporary stay and that you can lawfully
re-enter Canada.
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Carry your Canadian passport, Canadian Citizenship Card, Canadian birth certificate or Canadian
Permanent Resident Card (if not a Canadian citizen) to prove that you can re-enter Canada at
the end of your trip.
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If travelling by a commercial carrier, be sure you have a round-trip ticket.
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If you have doctor or medical appointments pre-scheduled for your return, have copies of the
confirmed appointment cards.
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If you have a social engagement, such as a wedding or other family celebration, for which you
plan to return, carry a copy of the invitation.